International Harvester 1566

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The International Harvester 1566 is a powerful row crop tractor made from 1974 to 1976. It has a strong diesel engine with 6 cylinders and 183 horsepower, which is above average for tractors. The engine is turbocharged and liquid-cooled, helping it work hard in the fields. This tractor has a two-wheel drive system and a two-speed power shift transmission with 12 forward gears and 6 reverse gears, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks.

The 1566 is a big tractor, measuring 168 inches long, 112 inches wide, and 117 inches tall. It weighs 13,200 pounds, which is about average for tractors of its size. It has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools and a power take-off (PTO) that spins at 1000 rpm to run equipment. The tractor has a cab for the driver, making it more comfortable to use in different weather. It also has an open center hydraulic system and an electric starter, which are helpful features for farmers.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 183 hp (136.5 kW)

Transmission: Two-speed power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 13200 lb (5987 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

International Harvester 1566 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the International Harvester 1566 is Above Average. It is greater than 71% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the International Harvester 1566 is Average. It is greater than 57% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the International Harvester 1566 is Above Average. It is greater than 74% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the International Harvester 1566 is Excellent. It is greater than 99% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Model
DT-436
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
436 ci (7.1 L)
Bore
4.30 in (109.2 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2600
Power Output
183 hp (136.5 kW)

Transmission

Type
Two-speed power shift
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
6

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD